One of the main concerns for anyone getting a divorce is, "where will
I get my income and how much will I have?" This is particularly true
for couples divorcing later in life.

Some of the concerns regarding income in a Gray Divorce are:

Your expenses as a single person may increase compared to being married.

You may have to pay spousal support payments (alimony).

If you haven't worked recently or regularly, it may be difficult to enter
the workforce later in life.

You may need income to fund a delayed retirement or to ensure your retirement
savings aren't depleted too quickly.

Splitting a retired couple's fixed income can result in insufficient resources
to support your lifestyle.

A qualified Gray Divorce attorney should assist you in understanding what
impact a divorce may have on your post-divorce income and lifestyle, and
help you develop a strategy to optimize the results in your case.

Will I pay/receive spousal support or alimony?

Spousal support payments are common when a long-term marriage ends. Long
term spousal maintenance is definitely a possibility, particularly if
one spouse earns significantly less or has no income. When determining
spousal maintenance awards, each spouse's income, education, earning potential,
and health are scrutinized.

If you might be subject to paying spousal support, your divorce attorney
should explain your options for non-taxable spousal support payments and
how your retirement planning will be affected by long-term spousal maintenance.

If you are the lesser-earning spouse, it is important for you and your
divorce attorney to establish what amount and duration of spousal support
will provide you with financial security, although you should also expect
that lifestyle changes (such as finding employment or living on a budget)
may still be necessary.

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